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Pyrope Almandine
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Pyrope Almandine and Tanzanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.62-4.203.35
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Pyrope Almandine and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Almandine and Tanzanite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Pyrope Almandine and Tanzanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Almandine- (Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Pyrope Almandine and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Almandine and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Almandine and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Almandine is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.